Chapter 4
The air seemed to freeze, leaving only the sharp click–click of my heels on the floor.[]
Step by step, I walked toward the couple embracing in the center of the living room.]]
Dante’s expression was priceless.
First shock, then uncontrollable fear, his face turning deathly pale in an instant.[]
He instinctively loosened his hold on Zoey, as if wanting to stand up.[]
But when his gaze caught Zoey’s tear–streaked face, he became hesitant and conflicted.[]
Eventually, that fear was replaced by a ridiculous, fake show of defiance.]]
He stayed seated, just staring at me intently, as if that could hide his inner panic.]]
And Zoey–the moment she realized it was me, her pupils contracted violently.[]
But she quickly remembered this was Dante’s turf, with so many of his friends around.[]
Instead, she burrowed deeper into Dante’s arms and cried even louder.[]
“Dante, it’s her… she’s the one who bullied me…“]]
She sobbed while shooting me a look that was both venomous and smug.]]
Like she was saying, See? He’s still protecting me.]]
I ignored her, keeping my eyes fixed on my “dear” brother.[]
“Dante Blake, I’m talking to you.“]
“Weren’t you just saying you’d make me get on my knees and apologize to your girlfriend?“}]
Dante’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his lips trembling, but he couldn’t get a single word out.[]
He was scared of me.[]
Always had been, since we were kids.[]
He knew who really called the shots in this family.
His friends exchanged confused glances, clearly not getting what was happening.]
A trust fund brat, probably trying to impress Zoey, stepped forward.]
“Who the hell are you? How dare you talk to our boy Dante like that?“]
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Chapter 4
“Smart girls apologize to Zoey right now, or else—“[]
He never finished his sentence.[]
Because my bodyguard had already stepped forward, standing expressionlessly in front of me.[]
That invisible pressure made the kid shut his mouth instantly.[]
I walked around my bodyguard, stopping in front of Dante, looking down at him.[]
“So you’re not planning to give me an explanation.“]
Dante finally worked up the courage to stand, his neck stiff with defiance.]]
He pulled me aside, lowering his voice with a tone that mixed pleading and irritation.]
“Sis, what do you want?“[]
“Do you have to humiliate me in front of my friends?“]
“Zoey didn’t mean it–she’s just got a temper. Can’t you just let it slide?“]
I stared at him, suddenly finding it hilarious.
Let it slide?]]
After she had me beaten half to death and extorted $200K from me, he wanted me to let it slide?
“Dante Blake. Are you kidding me right now?”
“I…” He was at a loss for words, his eyes darting away.[]
Just then, the wail of police sirens grew closer from outside the villa
The sound was sharp and clear, cutting through the party atmosphere.]
Everyone froze.J
Soon, several uniformed officers walked in with serious expressions.[]
The lead officer scanned the room before settling his gaze on me.[]
“Excuse me, are you Ms. Poet Blake who filed the report?”
I nodded. “That’s me.“[]
The officer pulled out an arrest warrant and turned to Zoey behind him.]
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“Zoey Summers, you’re suspected of assault and extortion. You’re under arrest. Please cooperate with us for questioning.“[]
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